adj
cautious
KAW-shuhs
adj
1
Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
"Investors remain cautious about the volatile market."
"She took a cautious approach to introducing the new medication."
How to Use Cautious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareful and unwilling to take unnecessary risks.
Common pairings
cautious optimism
a cautious approach
remain cautious
Word Forms
more cautious comparative, most cautious superlative
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Etymology
From caution + -ous, echoing Latin cautus.